Smart (Mcc) Roadster
From 1,071 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements, a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led and the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements. The top issue, lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements, caused 33 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements | 33 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 22 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 19 |
| audible warning inoperative | 18 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 18 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 17 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 16 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 16 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 15 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 15 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 7.9% of Roadster failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £46.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 87.6% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2005 | 79.3% | a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded |
| 2004 | 78.4% | lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
Typical mileage
Half of all Roadsters tested had between 54,487 and 98,315 miles on the clock.
At 81,855 median miles, the Roadster has 0.024 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Smart (Mcc) models
Common questions
What is the Smart (Mcc) Roadster MOT pass rate?
The Smart (Mcc) Roadster has a 80.2% MOT pass rate based on 1,071 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Smart (Mcc) Roadster?
The most common MOT failure on the Smart (Mcc) Roadster is lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 33 failures. Other common issues include a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led.
What is the typical mileage of a Smart (Mcc) Roadster at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Smart (Mcc) Roadster is 81,855 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 54,487 and 98,315 miles.
Buying a used Roadster?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 80.2% pass rate and an average repair bill of £46 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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